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Parts of a Cell
Question | Answer |
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Cell Membrane | A covering that holds the cell together and separates it from its surroundings. |
Vacuoles | Organelles that store food, water, or wastes. |
Cytoplasm | A jellylike substance that contains many chemicals to keep the cell functioning. |
Mitochondria | Organelles that release energy from food. |
Nucleus | The organelle that determines all of an animal cell’s activities and the production of new cells. |
Chromosomes | Threadlike structures that contain information about the characteristics of the animal. |
Cell Wall | A rigid layer that supports and protects the plant cells. |
Chloroplasts | Organelles that make food for the plant cell. |